Houston-area crimes caught on tape

Be warned, potential evil-doers. The cameras are always watching. Check out these recent crimes caught on tape, then click the links below for more information and security videos of the crimes in question.

By John Boyd

on July 30, 2014 1:33 PM

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Houston-area crimes caught on tape

Be warned, potential evil-doers. The cameras are always on, as these suspects found out.

Houston-area crimes caught on tape

Be warned, potential evil-doers. The cameras are always on, as these suspects found out.

NAKED PEEPING TOM: Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers have offered a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who broke into an area back yard, took off all his clothes and went swimming in the homeowners pool.

NAKED PEEPING TOM: Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers have offered a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who broke into an area back yard, took off all his clothes and went swimming ... more

CROSS-DRESSING, DANCING BANDIT: Houston Crime Stoppers is looking for a man dressed who broke into a business' shipping area on May 5 dressed as a woman, chugged a bottle of Diet Pepsi from the office fridge and danced for security cameras before making off with several computers and other electronics. Anyone with information about the man's identity or whereabouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS or send a tip via the iWatchHarrisCounty mobile app.

CROSS-DRESSING, DANCING BANDIT: Houston Crime Stoppers is looking for a man dressed who broke into a business' shipping area on May 5 dressed as a woman, chugged a bottle of Diet Pepsi from the office fridge ... more

ROBBER PAYS UP: A routine gas station robbery probably didn’t go as planned for a Houston criminal earlier this month when he was forced to return a portion of his loot to the counter in order to leave the business he had just robbed.

ROBBER PAYS UP: A routine gas station robbery probably didn’t go as planned for a Houston criminal earlier this month when he was forced to return a portion of his loot to the counter in order to leave the ... more

SAFE ROBBERY: Two men used a sledgehammer to break into a safe at... Photo-6681953.90973 - Beaumont Enterprise

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CHECK-CASHING STORE HEIST: Houston police and Crime Stoppers are looking for two suspects involved in the robbery of a check cashing store in the Copperfield area of west Houston on Jan. 14.
Witnesses describe the two armed suspects as Hispanic males between 17 to 21 years of age, around 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall. Both were said to be wearing a black jacket, a black and red baseball cap, and black pants at the time of the robbery.

CHECK-CASHING STORE HEIST: Houston police and Crime Stoppers are looking for two suspects involved in the robbery of a check cashing store in the Copperfield area of west Houston on Jan. 14. Witnesses ... more

CELLPHONE STORE ROBBERY, PART 1: Houston police are searching for three masked gunmen who robbed a Sprint store at gunpoint on July 17. Investigators believe they may be the same men who committed a similar armed robbery of a Harris County T-Mobile store on July 24, making off with approximately $30,000 in cellphones. (Houston Police)

CELLPHONE STORE ROBBERY, PART 1: Houston police are searching for three masked gunmen who robbed a Sprint store at gunpoint on July 17. Investigators believe they may be the same men who committed a similar ... more

CELLPHONE STORE ROBBERY, PART 2: The Harris County Sheriff's Office is looking for three masked gunmen who robbed a T-Mobile store location at 12260 West FM 1960 by gunpoint on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 and assaulted employees inside. The gunmen made off with 80 cellphones averaging $400 in price each and an unknown amount of money.

CELLPHONE STORE ROBBERY, PART 2: The Harris County Sheriff's Office is looking for three masked gunmen who robbed a T-Mobile store location at 12260 West FM 1960 by gunpoint on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 and ... more

WALLET THEFT IN CHURCH: Harris County Sheriff's Office alleges that Cynthia Gonzales, reportedly seen in the top-middle of the frame in the dark shirt, stole from her fellow churchgoers at services throughout Houston. Here, she allegedly reaches under the pew in front of her to steal a wallet, which she allegedly used to write a $399 check at Sam's Club with. The alleged crime happened in 2011, but Gonzales was finally brought back to Texas from Florida in July 2014 to face five felony counts.

WALLET THEFT IN CHURCH: Harris County Sheriff's Office alleges that Cynthia Gonzales, reportedly seen in the top-middle of the frame in the dark shirt, stole from her fellow churchgoers at services throughout ... more

THEFT OF RARE SKATEBOARDS: Houston Police are seeking information regarding two suspects who broke into the Kingpinz skateboard shop at 8584 Westheimer Road on June 11 and made off with rare skateboards, t-shirts, caps and more. Surveillance video shows that thieves smashing through the front door, then pilfering the shirt and caps racks, before grabbing the skateboard decks on their way out. A person of interest possibly named Brendan is being sought for more information.

THEFT OF RARE SKATEBOARDS: Houston Police are seeking information regarding two suspects who broke into the Kingpinz skateboard shop at 8584 Westheimer Road on June 11 and made off with rare skateboards, ... more

LOAN STORE ROBBERY:Houston police robbery investigators have released surveillance video and photos of two suspects wanted in a robbery of the EZ Money Loan Services at 7000 North Freeway service road about 12:50 p.m. on May 24. The suspects are described only as black males. One was armed with a semiautomatic pistol. He is about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs about 170 pounds, was wearing a black T-shirt and has several tattoos on his face. The second suspect is about 5 feet 11 inches tall, 170 pounds and has long braids, a mustache and goatee. The suspect was wearing a black T-shirt and Chicago Bulls cap.

LOAN STORE ROBBERY:Houston police robbery investigators have released surveillance video and photos of two suspects wanted in a robbery of the EZ Money Loan Services at 7000 North Freeway service road about

HEB BANK ROBBERY: Authorities say this man robbed an HEB at 12035 Antoine earlier this year. He entered the store, just west of Veterans Memorial, walked up to the teller counter and handed the teller a threatening note demanding money, FBI officials said.

HEB BANK ROBBERY: Authorities say this man robbed an HEB at 12035 Antoine earlier this year. He entered the store, just west of Veterans Memorial, walked up to the teller counter and handed the teller a ... more